James E. Anderson

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South Holland, IL 60473

adzbdv@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Accountable, competent and talented operating room nurse, with experience in handling patients in a variety of surgical

specialties, seeking a challenging position with a facility that can profit from my expertise.

Work Experience

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

OR STAFFING SOLUTIONS, 1333 Burr Ridge Pkwy STE 200, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (2023)

Utilized vast experience, profound flexibility, an unquenchable penchant for teamwork, and a robust work ethic to ensure optimal continuity of care during times of immediate staffing shortages.

• Per-diem Contracts acquired

CMIS SURGICENTER, Munster, IN (AUGUST 2023 )

ALLIANT/ NURSE PRN 1815 S Meyers Rd Ste 520, Oakbrook

Terrace, IL 60181 (2021)

Enhanced and ensured quality care amidst the Covid-19 crisis by exercising flexibility to perform the initial contract role of OR Nurse in addition to working as a Preop nurse at John H. Stroger hospital. Exercised efficiency by reducing turnover times. Maintained the highest level of dedication and dependability in exercising excellent care. Organized and mapped out significant process improvements for the Urology Surgical service.

JOHN H STROGER HOSPITAL, 1969 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, Il 60612 (November 2021 – June 2022)

PLANET HEALTHCARE 2100 Sanders Rd Ste 150, Northbrook, IL 60062 (2021)

"Perform the task and do it well!" John H Stroger is a complex surgical environment treating underserved populations. The commitment to high quality care demanded creative solutions with limited resources- "Brilliance on a budget!".

JOHN STROGER HOSPITAL, 1969 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, Il 60612 (September 2021- November 2021)

MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES, 401 N Michigan Ave Suite 1730, Chicago, IL 60611 (2019 – )

Spearheaded the successful launch of a new outpatient Surgicenter at Mt Sinai Hospital. Improved processes within the Perioperative arena. Delivered excellence and dedication in the roles of Operating Room Nurse as both a scrub and circulator across multiples surgical specialties. Acquired contracts at several local institutions: Mt Sinai Hospital, Northshore Hospital in Highland Park, and John Stroger Hospital. Demonstrated flexibility by working as an interim Preop nurse at Stroger Hospital during the Covid-19 crisis

MT SINAI HOSPITAL, 1500 S. Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 (June 2022 – July 2023).S

NORTHSHORE HIGHLAND PARK HOSPITAL, 777 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL 60035 (November 2020 – September 2021)

JOHN STROGER HOSPITAL, 1969 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, Il 60612 (2019 – November 2020)

• Cerner EHR

• Interim Pre-op Nurse during Covid-19 crisis

CHICAGO COSMETIC SURGERY 1 E Erie St Ste 530, Chicago, IL

60612 (2004 - 2019)

Surgical First Assistant/ RN

Diligence, a natural gift for problem solving, companioned with a great deal of quality experience and a penchant for detail were all qualities that gifted Plastic Surgeon Dr. Michael Byun had at his disposal in me while employed as Surgical First Assist/Office Nurse. My personable and professional manner were instruments in focused patient encounters that addressed the entire patient experience from advertisement and consultation all the way through to Recovery and post-operative satisfaction.

PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL

60463 (November 2015-

Executed excellent patient care in both the roles of scrub and circulator. Multiple surgical specialties covered.

• Utilized the Epic EHR

MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL, 1500 S. Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 (January 2015 – June 2022)

Hard work and 24 years prior experience as a multi-faceted Surgical technologist were the backbone of high level contribution to the Perioperative care environment at Mt Sinai. Capable contributions in both the role of Scrub Nurse and Circulating Nurse were the foundation of a high quality contribution to the intense demands of what was, at the time, the highest volume level 1 trauma center in the Chigago area. Responsible for the cultivation of several high quality nursing team members

Staff: Feburary 2015 – November 2022

Registry: November 2015 – May 2022

• Utilized Meditech EHR

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL, 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 (1990 - 2011)

High level Surgical Technologist. Preformed both scrub and Circulating roles (in the days when Techs were enabled as supervised circulators). Worked as the initial coordinator for the newly created Robotics program involving multiple surgical disciplines, to include Urology, General Surgery, Vascular, Gynecology, Thoracic, and even Plastic Surgery. Research assistant for the department of Urolgy. Interim manager for the Sterile Processing Department.

Reorganized and streamlined surgical trays for greater efficiency. Premier staff preceptor.

SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER NETWORK, 25 E Washington St #300, Chicago, IL 60602 (1993 - 2006)

Successful surgicenter work demands speed, efficiency and teamwork that all go beyond the hospital-based surgical setting. My commitment to customer service along with a healthy creative problem solving skill set enhanced the service provided to both patients and physicians

MILITARY: 91-D Operating Room Specialist

UNITED STATES ARMY (1989 – 1995)

• Responsible for the delivery of patient care during the intra operative period and the peri-operation assessment.

• Background in operating room procedures assigned for the day, hands on surgery.

• Resolve day to day questions, problems, and other issues posed by the operating room staff and the rest of the surgical

team (surgeon, anesthesiologists, fellows, and residents) and other members of the hospital staff.

• Accountable for the delivery of skilled professional care to patients based on national standards of practice in the

Operating Room.

• Use equipment effectively to anticipate/assess patients' needs and provide appropriate care in the operating room.

• Knowledge of handling medical equipment, products, and pharmaceuticals

Education

Registered Nurse - Associates of Science in Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College (2012 - 2014)

Liberal Arts

South Suburban College (2003 - 2004)

Operating Room Specialist

Academy of Health Sciences/ Fort Sam Houston (1989 - 1989)

Olive Harvey College

Liberal Arts (1988 - 1995)

Certifications/ Licensure

Registered Nurse – Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota

BLS – Basic Life Support

ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support

NIHSS – Stroke certification (2023)

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